Incident Update Bridge Fire

Date:
09/06/2021
Time:
4:20 PM

Information Line:: 211

Media Line:: (530) 906-1563

Incident Facts

Name
Bridge Fire
Start Date/Time
2021-09-05
Incident Status
Active
Location
Under the Foresthill bridge in Auburn
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Placer
Administration Unit
Unified Command: CALFIRE Nevada-Placer Unit, Placer County Sheriff, California State Parks
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
411
Containment
15%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
1
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Overnight, crews conducted firing operations around the fire to improve line construction. Today, personnel will continue to construct direct line where needed and monitor for spot fires across existing line, specifically in the American River Canyon drainage. Additionally, a priority is mop up of the fire close to the exsisting line to remove unburnt fuel between the fire and the line.

Residents of the Foresthill community will be escorted by law enforcement on Foresthill Road subject to fire conditions, which could lead to the closure of Foresthill Road.

For more information on what to expect and look for after a wildfire, go to https://www.readyforwildfire.org/post-wildfire/after-a-wildfire/

 

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Lake Clementine Zone

The following area is under a mandatory evacuation order:

  • Confluence area off Foresthill Road
  • Old Auburn Foresthill Road to Upper Lake Road to Lake Clementine

Clipper Gate Zone

The following areas are under an evacuation warning, and anyone who needs extra time to evacuate should leave the area now:

  • Clipper Gap area south of Interstate 80

Applegate Zone

The following areas are under an evacuation warning, and anyone who needs extra time to evacuate should leave the area now:

  • Applegate area south of Interstate 80

Road Closures:

  • Foresthill Road at Lincoln Way
  • Old Foresthill Road at Highway 49
  • Foresthill Road at Lake Clementine
  • Foresthill Road at Upper Lake Clementine

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
38
Water Tenders
6
Dozers
7
Hand Crews
5
Total Personnel
346